Category : Latest News
Fleet Alliance develops flexible fleet solution
Flexi Hire covers the supply of a vehicle of choice from one day up to 30 months, and is said to be ideal for businesses that … Read More »
Glass's expands fleet and finance team
Glass's says that strengthening its dedicated Fleet and Finance division is a crucial step forward. Managing director Andy Carroll commented: 'We have seen increasing demand for … Read More »
Navigating the insurance minefield
The company advises that for any particular country, insurance could fall into one of three categories: • Freedom of Services – With a few specific exceptions, … Read More »
Online global road safety resource
Now, the full proceedings of the event are available online and can be linked to from: www.cdc.gov/niosh/programs/twu/global or directly via: www.virtualriskmanager.net/niosh The website, which provides a … Read More »
SMEs could be hard hit by new accounting standard
Under the new proposals for lease accounting, businesses will be required in the future to account for all of their lease and rental arrangements on their … Read More »
TRACKER launches new traffic and travel service
In fact, data from TRACKER highlights the extent to which firms have been hit by "the big freeze", showing that there has been up to a … Read More »
Manage vehicle recalls with ease
The news is particularly meaningful in the light of Toyota's global multi-million vehicle recall, which includes some 1.8 million vehicles in Europe and around 200,000 in … Read More »
BMW and PSA extend cooperation
The two carmakers have also confirmed that they are looking for other possible areas to work together in at a systems and component level. Norbert Reithofer, … Read More »
Call for entries for road safety awards
Launched last year, the initiative on Preventing Road Accidents and Injuries for the Safety of Employees (PRAISE) looks to increase road safety in the work context. … Read More »
Wraps come off new Megane Coupe-Cabriolet
The new model joins the Mégane as the sixth body type and builds on the strengths of its predecessor with features including a large, folding glass … Read More »
CEE markets provide warning to West
As the regional effects of the wider economic crisis were compounded by rising taxes and a lack of Western-style incentive schemes, less than one million cars … Read More »
Corporate sector must take up slack
The SMMT data for last month showed that registrations for both fleets and the sub-25 business sector were up, backed up by a 29.8% rise in … Read More »
New ''urban-friendly'' Sportage
Longer, lower and wider than the current model, the new Sportage will offer more space for people and cargo, with improved ride quality thanks to a … Read More »
Van drivers still using mobile phones
IAM Fleet and Drive & Survive are calling on transport managers to clamp down on mobile phone usage behind the wheel following the publication of yesterday's … Read More »
High levels of kit as standard
All of the models feature, as standard, air conditioning, Bluetooth and reverse parking sensors. In addition, Berlingo, Dispatch and Relay Enterprise models now feature further enhanced … Read More »
Fleet registrations rise in January
Figures from the SMMT show that a total of 72,726 vehicles were registered to fleets last month, up 24.4% on the figure of 58,446 for January … Read More »
Kier Harlow sets safety example
The latest recruitment brings the total number of business champions to just under 40. They are used by the Government-backed "Driving for Better Business" campaign, which … Read More »
4×4 values reach record levels
BCA communications director Tony Gannon commented: ‘Nothing makes four-wheel drive more attractive than a dusting of snow around the UK and the severe weather we have … Read More »
Truck registrations still hard hit
The latest figures from the SMMT show that there were 13,099 registrations last month for the market as a whole, down 11.4% on the total for … Read More »
Lombard boss joins Carsite
A retail financial services professional, with extensive general insurance and asset finance experience, Mr Banister was responsible for bringing clarity to the benefits of personal leasing … Read More »
New Movano built for practicality
Vauxhall says that the Movano is also an excellent base for conversions and will be available ex-works as a tipper, dropside and box van. The modular … Read More »
Fleet & Lease values on the up again
This halted a three-month reverse that had taken £825 off the average value. Performance against CAP Clean also improved, up for the second month running and … Read More »
Stay one step ahead of new VED regime
From this date, new cars will be subject to a new first-year VED rate, based on CO2 emissions and commonly referred to as a "showroom tax". … Read More »
Sales up 10.4% at Kwik-Fit Fleet
A large part of Kwik-Fit Fleet's sales growth has been the result of companies running their fleet vehicles for longer, leading to increased demand for replacement … Read More »
Contract extensions come in for criticism
As such, the leasing company is warning about the possible knock-on effects of running fleet vehicles for longer. Robert Kingdom, head of marketing at Masterlease, said: … Read More »
EVs trialled on A40 in Germany under pilot project
The "E-mobility in commuter traffic" development project for the Rhine-Ruhr region is being run by a group of research institutes and businesses. Companies participating comprise energy … Read More »
E-Class makes star debut at auction
A total of 150 vehicles from the Mercedes-Benz and smart range were offered at the event, including the E-Class Saloon and Coupé, which sold at an … Read More »
Pendragon Contracts and Trafficmaster team up for new services
The new agreement means that fleet directors and managers will be able to benefit from dynamic satellite navigation, live traffic information used to calculate the quickest … Read More »
2009 used car sales volumes lowest in a decade
In terms of age, the 0-3 year old cars suffered the most, with sales dropping by 15.4% when compared with Q4 2008, due to the boost … Read More »
Interactive new RoSPA website goes live
Intended to help visitors with answers to questions such as "are employers responsible for fatigued workers driving home" or "what is meant by the morning after … Read More »
